Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, California vs Atlanta, Texas


The cost of living in Atlanta, Texas is 51.9% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $36,054 in Atlanta, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Texas is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Atlanta
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs Atlanta, TX
Compared to San Marcos, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower

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